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With tariffs and trade in focus again, a recent AgWeb poll asked farmers if they support President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs as a negotiating strategy.

The research and promotion program seeks to fill six seats on its 12-member board.

During Farmworker Awareness Week, the workforce development and certification organization is promoting the importance of skilled workers in the agriculture industry.

The company has secured $20.7 million in debtor-in-possession financing to maintain operations throughout its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.

The vertical strawberry farmer has acquired Tortuga AgTech’s IP, assets and members of its engineering team in a deal it says will “turbocharge” the output and efficiency of Oishii’s robotic harvesting capabilities.

PwC presented the Irish fruit importer with the ‘Sustainable Project of the Year: Agrifood’ award.

While contending with weather and the threat of tariffs, growers say the crop is shaping up well.

The site will include recipes, storage and handling tips, nutritional information and insights into production.

The Montreal-based Fairtrade banana company also has been recognized as one of The Globe and Mail’s “Canada’s Top Growing Companies” for three consecutive years.